There are actually several makers I know of promoting a Hybrid holster.
Tuckergunleather's the "Answer" which is a two piece leather back. Suede against your skin, smooth out against your pistol. Suede is likely more comfortable than rough out leather, and won't slip around as much as smooth out leather. Sweat and grime can become a problem with both rough out and suede if not cleaned periodically. Tucker offers a leather lining (sewn on not bonded like the Garrett SilentThunder holsters on their site) to the Kydex. Time will tell whether the holes in the Kydex will prove problematic. Should the edges of the kydex be weakened and break, the leather lining will peel away and become a hindrance.
Comp-tac's "Minotaur" is also a two piece back, but is single piece where your pistol is seated. I assume this will shorten the break-in period, as well as shorten the retention life of the holster. Comp-tac does offer replacement Kydex shell at a reduced price to switch from one sized pistol to another.
CrossBreed's "SuperTuck" is a one piece rough out leather back that will require softening of the leather before it becomes comfortable. As with suede, rough out is difficult to keep clean. To the best of my Knowledge, CrossBreed was the third company to offer a "tuck" style holster.
Galco's "KingTuck" Two piece smooth out leather back will require a break in period. Galco is a big corporation, and as such will not likely give any options for customization. To my knowledge they were the last to enter the hybrid market (for whatever that's worth).
Almost forgot to mention the Kholster....Okay, I mentioned it.
All of these holsters have their pluses and minuses. Hybrid holsters in general can be comfortable for long days (after break-in). They afford very little retention as stand alone, and are complicated to put on and take off. As long as you take precautions with your firearm when your belt is not buckled, They do an adequate job of holstering for a few years. Individual performance varies from user to user depending on frequency of use. Each of these holster makers offer differences and features specific to their holster. I suggest looking at all of them, and choose the one that best fits your specific needs and preferences.
A lot of people love their hybrids. A lot of people do not. Isn't that the way with holsters? One person proudly carries on his or her side the same holster someone else has relegated to the junk drawer. Good luck with your search!
